EPL: Newcastle United rising as Eddie Howe masterminds resurgence
Premier League's bottom three for the first time all season, Newcastle United could move 10 points clear of the drop zone with victory at Southampton on Thursday. It is an astonishing transformation under Eddie Howe, so much so that Newcastle's form over the last eight matches is that of top-four contenders, with only Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City picking up more points in that period. Newcastle, who did not even win a game until December, are unbeaten in their last eight, winning five and drawing three and conceding just five goals.
